Andy Murray and Felix Auger-Aliassime extend grass court season, accept wild card at Hall of Fame Open
Andy Murray will return to the Hall of Fame Open in Newport for the first time in 16 years, having advanced to the semi-finals in 2006.
Andy Murray crashed out of Wimbledon in 2nd round. (Courtesy: AP)
HIGHLIGHTS
- Andy Murray crashed out of Wimbledon in 2nd round
- Felix Auger-Aliassime was knocked out of Wimbledon in 1st round
- Murray will return to Newport for the first time in 16 years
Andy Murray and Felix Auger-Aliassime have extended their grass court season, accepting a wild card at the Hall of Fame Open in Newport.
Murray and Auger-Aliassime both competed at Wimbledon but had a premature exit from the Championships. While Murray crashed out in the second round, Auger-Aliassime was knocked out in the first round.
Murray will return to Newport for the first time in 16 years, having advanced to the semi-finals in 2006.
Are you ready for an all-time great on grass?
It’s official: 3-time Grand Slam champ @andy_murray is headed to the Infosys Hall of Fame Open
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Meanwhile, Auger-Aliassime will make his debut at the Hall of Fame Open. The 21-year-old Canadian will aim for his second ATP Tour title. Auger-Aliassime lifted his maiden tour-level trophy in Rotterdam earlier this year.
“I’m looking forward to competing in the Infosys Hall of Fame Open for the first time,” Auger-Aliassime said in a statement.
“Newport’s tennis history is one-of-a-kind, and I’m excited to experience all it has to offer, continue the grass court season, and meet the local fans.”
The Hall of Fame Open will also see the four-time champion John Isner, the 2018 champion Steve Johnson and American stars Jenson Brooksby and Maxime Cressy.
